Three Senators Defect Amid Party Crises, Realignments
Three senators have defected from their respective parties, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. Victor Umeh and Enyinnaya Abaribe both resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Rufai Hanga left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Umeh joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abaribe moved to the Labour Party (LP), and Hanga also […]
Oshiomhole Urges Action Against SA Firms Over Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to take retaliatory measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following reported attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole urged authorities to consider revoking the operating licences of companies such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group, citing what he described […]
Rhodes-Vivour Reaffirms ADC Membership Amid Opposition Shifts
Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite ongoing defections and realignments within Nigeria’s opposition. In a statement released Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour acknowledged the growing instability within opposition ranks, noting that some political figures have chosen to move to other platforms. “We are living through a […]
2027: Umahi Endorses Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid, Calls It ‘Victory Form’
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the All Progressives Congress nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing it as a “victory form” and a signal of continued national development. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said the endorsement reflects […]
Troops Arrest Herder Over Farm Destruction in Benue
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a herder over alleged destruction of farmland in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, where he said the troops acted on a report from residents. According to him, the incident […]
TCN Announces Temporary Power Outage in Parts of Ibadan
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, due to scheduled maintenance at the Ayede Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the outage followed the shutdown of a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer […]
Ibadan Council Warns Politicians Against Disrespecting Olubadan Stool
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has cautioned politicians in Oyo State against actions and statements it described as disrespectful to the revered stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The warning was issued on Monday by the council’s President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, in a statement released in Ibadan through its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide. Ajewole […]
Joao Pedro Apologises to Chelsea Fans After Forest Defeat
Joao Pedro has expressed disappointment following Chelsea’s 3-1 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge, saying he feels sorry for the club’s supporters. Pedro scored Chelsea’s only goal in the match, but a brace from Taiwo Awoniyi and a strike by Igor Jesus secured victory for Forest. Speaking to Sky Sports after the […]
Former Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo Quits ADC
Former Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing recent political developments and the need to realign his political direction. Gwarzo disclosed this in a resignation letter dated May 1, 2026, addressed to the party’s chairman in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. He said the decision […]
EMIRATE 98.5 CEO Excited As UNILORIN Alumni Becomes First Class Monarch In Kogi
An alumni of the University of Ilorin, Alhaji Kabir Ivori Jibril, has been installed as the OHI ANANYIN of OKENWE in Kogi State. It was gathered that, although, his appointment was announced about a year ago but awaiting grand-reception as a First Class Traditional Ruler, a graduate of Political Science at UNILORIN barely two decades […]
